Saturday, December 27, 2014

December’s birthstone, the Blue Topaz, a beautiful mineral admired over the millennia. It is found in all continents in the Western Hemisphere as well as Europe. Pure Topaz (a silicate mineral of aluminum and fluorine) is clear, and color variants, such as yellow, orange, green, white, blue, and pink (the rarest), are due to impurities.

The Blue Topaz is categorized into 3 shades: Sky (light blue tones), Swiss (medium tones), and London (the darkest blue hue). London Blue Topaz is considered the most valuable (and therefore coveted) of the three. It is also the rarest to find naturally, as the blue is created due to large amounts of heat or irradiation from the sun. The Sky & Swiss are the most commonly found, making them the more affordable for everyday use by a broader population.

Topaz can be readily cut into most any size and shape to fit many jewelry designs. Because of the sparkling blue hue it makes for a beautiful piece of jewelry. When shopping for gift ideas for those with December birthdays, earrings (drop or stud), and shaped stones for rings or necklaces will look spectacular. And Topaz looks grand as a pendant or pin to take an ensemble from attractive to beautiful.

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